Paxton sues ActBlue over donor risks; Florida official challenges AI data center | Media Miss

In Florida, the state's Commerce Secretary, Alex Kelly, has voiced strong opposition to a proposed AI data center slated for development in Fort Meade. Kelly characterized the plan as "fundamentally flawed," raising concerns that the 1,300-acre site could place significant strain on the region's water supplies, existing infrastructure, and the local economy. He further accused the unnamed developer of underestimating water usage and misrepresenting key project projections. Despite the Commerce Secretary's pushback, the City of Fort Meade's planning commission has already given its approval to a 20-year development agreement for the controversial project. This development highlights a conflict between state-level economic concerns and local project approvals regarding large-scale infrastructure.